Volcano Disasters

By:

John Hawkins

Material type: Text

TextISBN:

9781448860081

DDC classification:

551.2 HAW

Summary: Volcanic eruptions are among the most violent and spectacular natural events on Earth. Accompanied by red-hot rivers of lava, towering clouds of ash, and thick flows of mud, they can devastate the landscape along with people's lives. This dramatic volume gives readers a detailed look into the formation of volcanoes, their magma chambers, and famous eruptions around the world. Readers learn about the cataclysms of Pompeii, Skaptarjorkul, Mt. Pinatubo, Mt. Pelée, and Soufriere, and gain insights into the evolution of the science of volcanology.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
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Volcanic eruptions are among the most violent and spectacular natural events on Earth. Accompanied by red-hot rivers of lava, towering clouds of ash, and thick flows of mud, they can devastate the landscape along with people's lives. This dramatic volume gives readers a detailed look into the formation of volcanoes, their magma chambers, and famous eruptions around the world. Readers learn about the cataclysms of Pompeii, Skaptarjorkul, Mt. Pinatubo, Mt. Pelée, and Soufriere, and gain insights into the evolution of the science of volcanology.

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